Creamy Linguini for Two

A very quick and delicious pasta dish with a light, creamy blend of Parmesan cheese and ground nutmeg. Serve with a tossed green salad and some garlic bread.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 992 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ¼ cup butter
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ teaspoon ground white pepper
• ½ pound linguine pasta
• 1 thick slice bacon
• ½ cup heavy or whipping cream

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for about 7 to 8 minutes or until al dente; drain. Remove from pot, cover and set aside.

Step 2

Meanwhile, in a small skillet cook bacon over medium heat until crispy. Break up into small pieces and set aside.

Step 3

In the pasta pot, melt butter over medium-low heat and add cream; heat thoroughly, but do not allow to boil. Combine cooked pasta with butter/cream mixture. Add Parmesan cheese and bacon; toss well. Allow sauce to thicken for a few minutes; add ground white pepper and nutmeg. Serve immediately.